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Brickie Gavin Depledge on a worksite in Nollamara. Mr Depledge says the brick shortage is holding up construction, his subcontracting team would would normally have 14 people but they're struggling to find enough work for six at the moment because of the brick shortage.

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Brick shortage the latest challenge in WA’s housing crisis

First Covid, then labour shortages, a squeeze on materials, and then a fuel cost blow-out. Now a brick shortage is the latest challenge to building a home. When will the construction sector catch a break?

Kim Macdonald

84 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo.

Coasting byPremiumSoak up the sights from a protected oasis

Spread across two levels on an 854sqm block with uninterrupted ocean views, this custom built beachside retreat presents an unmatched slice of paradise.

Ann Susan Paul

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

The impact of taxation change goes beyond rental supply

Recently, I’ve spoken about potential changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount and negative gearing, and the impact this will have on rental supply and tenants.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Grant Shepherd.

National land supply shortages highlighted

Australia’s housing crisis is set to deepen this year as the development sector continues to navigate a range of structural constraints...

Grant Shepherd

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Finbar Chief Executive Officer Ronald Chan.

Perth apartments emerging as Australia’s standout story

Investment data is beginning to reflect what many in this city already sense.

Ronald Chan

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Hugh Jackman and ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness have slashed the sale price of their penthouse by a whopping $14 million.

EntertainmentCommentsJackman cuts staggering amount off home after Furness split

Hugh Jackman has made an eye-watering cut to the price of the luxury New York penthouse he once shared with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness as the A-list property struggles to sell.

Troy de Ruyter

Australians apartment approvals jumped in February, but it is not enough to get us on track for the housing accord. NewsWire/ David Crosling

FINANCEPremiumHome approvals jump as rates climb higher

The number of homes approved to be built soared in the month of February but Australia still remains behind a key target.

Cameron Micallef

Perth homes prices grew a record $69,000 over three months — or nearly $6000 every week — with new data showing the median dwelling price has crashed through the $1 million barrier for the first time.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth property price growth at record high but set to slow

Perth homes prices grew a record $69,000 over three months — or nearly $6000 every week — with new data showing the median dwelling price has crashed through the $1 million barrier for the first time.

Kim Macdonald

Edge Living’s Harper on Swan complex will include 71 apartments across 11 levels on the South Perth riverfront.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremium The complex where the minimum cost is $2.9 million

The sod has this week turned on an apartment development where the least you will pay for an apartment is close to $3 million.

Kim Macdonald

Mirvac's Bullsbrook masterplanned estat

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumMirvac hits record 4000 lots

Mirvac has traditionally focused on big apartment complexes in WA, but in recent years it has broadened its focus to include masterplanned communities too

Kim Macdonald

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Kim Macdonald

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

A new bond release and dispute process started on March 28

Last Saturday marked the start of the new bond release and dispute process.

Suzanne Brown

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UDIA WA President Grant Shepherd.

WA property industry shines on national stage

Western Australia’s development industry has once again been recognised on a national stage, with four outstanding local winners at the 2026 UDIA National Awards for Excellence in Adelaide last week.

Grant Shepherd

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Finbar Chief Executive Officer Ronald Chan.

In a housing crisis, good intentions are not enough

Each federal budget cycle reliably generates calls to reform negative gearing and the capital gains tax discounts.

Ronald Chan

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53 Irvine Street, Peppermint Grove.

Flawless designPremiumGently grounded by organic elegance

An architectural masterpiece in the bluechip enclave of Peppermint Grove, this beautiful family home is just a stone’s throw from the shores of Freshwater Bay.

Skye Willow-Withers

Western Australia’s peak real estate body has renewed calls for changes to WA’s stamp duty taxes, saying the current concessions for first home buyers were no longer relevant. 

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Stamp duty limit for first homebuyers ‘irrelevant’: REIWA

WA’s peak real estate body has renewed calls for changes to the State’s stamp duty taxes, saying the current concessions for first homebuyers were no longer relevant.

Joe Spagnolo

If the sudden spike in inquiries for electric cars wasn’t keeping Bronte Howson busy enough, property stepped in to fill any spare moment he had this year. Howson is pictured left with wife Colleen.

House That!CommentsPremiumSee inside Audi icon’s most recent property milestone

If the sudden spike in inquiries for electric cars wasn’t keeping Bronte Howson busy enough, property stepped in to fill any spare moment he had this year. 

Kim Macdonald

A new record is on the cards in Ashfield, with this home seeking $2.3m

House That!CommentsPremiumAshfield-ing record numbers with $2.3m riverfront home

Ashfield’s price record set to be smashed by a home that boasts riverfront living, fielding offers from $2.3 million.

Kim Macdonald

West Residences in Mt Lawley.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumMt Lawley flats built to block out next door’s train noise

Trains passing by a revolutionary new track-side apartment complex are only marginally louder than the sound of a single voice inside the unit, setting a new standard for acoustic control. 

Kim Macdonald

Busselton Central Shopping centre

Square metresCommentsPremiumSQM: Busselton shops change hands and park hits the market

New investors found, and sought, in one of Western Australia’s fastest growing regions.

Kim Macdonald

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has added to her investment property portfolio with a $2 million holiday house near Byron Bay, which settled on the same day that interest rates hiked.

PropertyCommentsPremiumRBA governor buys $2m investment property after rate hike

Many home-owners are tightening their belts after the latest interest rate rise. Not RBA Governor Michele Bullock.

Kim Macdonald

A bigger proportion of homes are selling for more than their advertised price than at any other point on record, including the last two booms.

PropertyCommentsPremium‘This is unprecedented’: Sellers’ market breaks new record

A bigger proportion of homes are selling for more than their advertised price than at any other point on record, including the last two booms.

Kim Macdonald

187 Salvado Road, Jolimont.

Perfect fitTimeless sophistication aligned with surrounds

Nestled in the heart of Jolimont, Jolie offers 48 boutique apartments boasting innovative architecture and a design influenced by its natural setting.

Skye Willow-Withers

REIWA President Suzanne Brown.

Tinkering with investor tax settings is nothing more than good optics

Along with possible changes to the capital gains tax discount, modifications to negative gearing settings are likely be considered in the Federal Budget in May.

Suzanne Brown

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